For the same model year, dealers ask 19 points more than private sellers; OH is the cheapest state at -13% and CO the priciest at +14%; a manual Soul asks -9% against the median of its model year.
Kia Soul price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 15 | |
| 2024 | — | 11 | |
| 2023 | — | 20 | |
| 2022 | — | 23 | |
| 2021 | — | 20 | |
| 2020 | 2.2× | 31 | |
| 2019 | 2.5× | 36 | |
| 2018 | 2.2× | 36 | |
| 2017 | 2.9× | 36 | |
| 2016 | 2.4× | 94 | |
| 2015 | 2.4× | 81 | |
| 2014 | 1.9× | 53 | |
| 2013 | 3.4× | 75 | |
| 2012 | 2.8× | 51 | |
| 2011 | 2.4× | 35 | |
| 2010 | — | 13 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Kia Soul the dealer markup works out at 19% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 934 | +10.2% | $8,333 |
| Private seller | 784 | -9.1% | $5,747 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 1,552 | +1.7% | $6,997 |
| Rebuilt | 70 | -12.9% | $7,293 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2016 Soul, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 56%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 32 | |
| 75–100k miles | 76 | |
| 100–125k miles | 53 | |
| 125–150k miles | 52 | |
| 150–175k miles | 24 | |
| 175–200k miles | 13 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Kia Soul is transmission: MANUAL asks -9% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | 1,491 | +2.4% |
| Transmission | Manual | 165 | -8.8% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Kia Soul asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is CO at +14%, cheapest OH at -13% — 27 points apart, which on a $5,995 car is roughly $1,625.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 64 | |
| FL | 239 | |
| GA | 43 | |
| TX | 154 | |
| PA | 42 | |
| NV | 55 | |
| NY | 44 | |
| HI | 78 | |
| WA | 116 | |
| CO | 79 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Kia Soul cost?
The median asking price is $5,995 across 1,980 live listings. A 2010 asks about $4,300 and a 2025 about $17,985. The most listed year is 2016, at $6,800.
Is it cheaper to buy a Soul from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 10.2% above and private sellers 9.1% below, a gap of about $2,991 on a 2023 at $15,500.
How much value does a Soul lose per 25,000 miles?
About 15% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2016 Soul, measured from the 50–75k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Kia Soul valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Soul worth?
A rebuilt-title Soul asks 13% less than the median for its model year (70 listings): about $2,000 off a 2023 at $15,500.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Soul?
Of the states with enough listings, OH asks least at -13.4% against the national median, and CO most at +13.7%. On the typical $5,995 Soul that spread is about $1,625.
Why do Soul prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 75 listings of the 2013 Soul, the priciest tenth asks 3.4× what the cheapest tenth does: $7,534 against $2,200.
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